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• In praise of the checklist for error prevention

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  Complex and life-dependent systems often fail in their reliance on experience and professionalism alone

• Pa. EMS agency recognized for improved treatment of heart attack patients

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  The group, housed along Squaw Run Road in Fox Chapel, was given the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award for improving response measures

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  MRSA: How to stop the spread

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  Why EMS should embrace its role as the front line in stopping the pathogen’s journey

• University of Washington develops cardiac arrest monitoring tool for smart speakers

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  The tool can detect agonal breathing 97% of the time and researchers hope to make it into an app

• Remember 2 Things: Advanced cardiac monitors

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  While many EMTs consider advance cardiac monitors to be "paramedic-use only" devices, there are several functions of the monitors that are useful for EMTs to know how to use. In this episode, Steve Whitehead describes two important aspects of the monitor that EMTs should be able to operate. 

• Prove It: Is sodium bicarbonate indicated for prolonged cardiac arrest?

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  Research suggests an association between sodium bicarbonate and decreased survival-to-hospital discharge and worsened neurological status

• Training Day: 4 key cardiac care approaches for both ALS and BLS providers

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  Integrate cardiac monitors, waveform capnography, 12-lead ECG, training manikins and advanced airway devices to increase your EMS providers’ comfort level

• Trouble in thin air: Responding to in-flight medical emergencies

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  Learn about the regulations and equipment needed to treat diabetic emergencies, syncope and cardiac emergencies in flight

• Training Day: Mastering the 12-lead

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  Tips for training EMS providers on interpreting a 12-lead, from studying EKG renderings and understanding their clinical significance

• EKG interpretation checklists

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  Here are the EKG Club's recommended steps for interpreting cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs

• Sinus tach or SVT? 4 clues to tell the difference

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  Instead of "rules" you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips

• Cardioversion of firefighter-paramedic after on-duty episode of atrial fibrillation

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  A Nevada FF/Pararmedic John Hawkins shared this video of being being cardioverted after an episode of atrial fibrillation.

• Capnography: A vital sign for every EMS patient

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  Monitoring ETCO2 with waveform capnography gives EMS providers real-time feedback to make treatment decisions and improve care for a multitude of medical problems and traumatic injuries

• Ky. agency awarded grant for heart monitors

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  The agency will receive four new heart monitors, which cost roughly $36,000 a piece

• Animation: Conduction of electrical impulses through the heart

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  Watch this video to better understand or teach EMT and paramedic students how electrical impulses are conducted through cardiac tissue.

• Remember 2 Things: How to auscultate an accurate blood pressure

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  In this episode of Remember 2 Things learn how to auscultate an accurate blood pressure during a patient assessment. Whitehead discusses the importance of having the patient uncross their legs and why the patient's arm should be at the same level as their heart.  After watching Remember 2 Things, read these top EMS1 articles on blood pressure assessment. 

  • Blood pressure reading tips and tricks for EMS
  • 5 errors that are giving you incorrect blood pressure readings
  • How to auscultate a patient's blood pressure

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